Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 5,311 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5,311 kt
Change on year
up 1,862.9%
World rank
21st
of 104 countries
All-time high
5,311 kt
in 2023
All-time low
89.58 kt
in 2002
Years of data
23
2001–2023

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nicaragua, 2001–2023

02.0k4.0k6.0k2001201220232001: 238.9 kt2002: 89.6 kt2003: 2.8k kt2004: 169.8 kt2005: 3.5k kt2006: 642 kt2007: 250.1 kt2008: 649.4 kt2009: 375.1 kt2010: 1.4k kt2011: 759.6 kt2012: 345.2 kt2013: 1.5k kt2014: 1.8k kt2015: 865.9 kt2016: 1.8k kt2017: 317.2 kt2018: 1.4k kt2019: 1.6k kt2020: 2.8k kt2021: 237 kt2022: 270.6 kt2023: 5.3k kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

The most recent figure for humid tropical forest — emissions in Nicaragua is 5,311 kt, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is up 1,862.9% on the previous year and up 261.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Nicaragua peaked at 5,311 kt in 2023 and was at its lowest, 89.58 kt, in 2002.

Nicaragua ranks 21st of 104 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nicaragua, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Nicaragua, 2001 to 2023.
Year kt Change
2001 238.87 kt
2002 89.58 kt -62.5%
2003 2,773 kt +2995.8%
2004 169.81 kt -93.9%
2005 3,518 kt +1971.6%
2006 641.95 kt -81.8%
2007 250.07 kt -61.0%
2008 649.45 kt +159.7%
2009 375.11 kt -42.2%
2010 1,403 kt +274.1%
2011 759.55 kt -45.9%
2012 345.23 kt -54.5%
2013 1,471 kt +326.0%
2014 1,834 kt +24.7%
2015 865.88 kt -52.8%
2016 1,780 kt +105.6%
2017 317.24 kt -82.2%
2018 1,411 kt +344.7%
2019 1,605 kt +13.8%
2020 2,762 kt +72.1%
2021 237.01 kt -91.4%
2022 270.57 kt +14.2%
2023 5,311 kt +1862.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 967.31 kt 89.58 kt 3,518 kt 9
2010s 1,179 kt 317.24 kt 1,834 kt 10
2020s 2,145 kt 237.01 kt 5,311 kt 4

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 18 Peru 9,145 kt compare
  2. 19 Cameroon 7,898 kt compare
  3. 20 Chad 7,176 kt compare
  4. 22 Nigeria 5,306 kt compare
  5. 23 Belize 4,861 kt compare
  6. 24 Paraguay 4,730 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Nicaragua?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Nicaragua was 5,311 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 5,311 kt in 2023.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 89.58 kt in 2002.
How does Nicaragua rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Nicaragua ranks 21st out of 104 countries with data for 2023.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 261.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
142 places, 3,355 data points, 2001–2024
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